Category Archives: Thyroidectomy

Post-thyroidectomy Hematomas – ROJoson Notes

May 29, 2023 TPORs after reading some articles in the Internet Post-thyroidectomy hematoma commonly occurs (if it occurs) within the first six hours after surgery; however, it can occur even up to 24 hours after surgery [6]. “Post-thyroidectomy hematoma is … Continue reading

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Do you need to close the platysma in thyroidectomy?

PBLI – Problem-based Learning Issue Issue: Do you need to close the platysma in thyroidectomy? While discussing with my surgical students on thyroidectomy technique (how I usually do it), I was challenged with this question or issue: should the platysma … Continue reading

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